ເກົ້າ
[gao]
nine Number
* Note — Lao sentences and phrases are not typically spaced out by syllables. But, this is helpful for recognizing where syllables start and end.
Tips:
The Lao numerical symbol for nine is ໙
Tone Breakdown
ເກົ້າ [gao] — this syllable has a middle-class consonant and a special vowel. This normally produces a high tone, but this syllable has a ໄມ້ໂທ /mai toh/ tone mark. Therefore, the tone of the syllable is a high-falling tone.